TUCKERBOX Meaning and
Definition
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A "tuckerbox" is a term primarily used in Australian English to refer to a small container or box used to store food, particularly snacks or packed lunches, during journeys or outdoor activities. The word originated from the combination of the Australian slang term "tucker," meaning food or provisions, and "box," referring to a receptacle or container.
The tuckerbox is often made of durable materials such as metal or plastic to protect the contents from damage. It typically features a secure latch or lid to keep the food items safe and prevent them from spoiling. Tuckerboxes are commonly used during long road trips, picnics, camping adventures, or other occasions where access to proper food storage facilities may be limited.
The term "tuckerbox" has gained a historical significance in Australian folklore due to the folklore character named "Bullocky Bill," who used a tuckerbox to carry his food while traveling with his bullock team. The phrase later appeared in Australian popular culture, most notably in the iconic "Waltzing Matilda" folk song, which mentions a jolly swagman's tuckerbox.
In contemporary usage, the term "tuckerbox" can also be used metaphorically to emphasize the value or significance placed on sustenance, or to refer to a place or container where food is stored. It has become an emblematic term for Australian culinary culture and the strong association of food with Australian identity.
Common Misspellings for TUCKERBOX
- ruckerbox
- fuckerbox
- guckerbox
- yuckerbox
- 6uckerbox
- 5uckerbox
- tyckerbox
- thckerbox
- tjckerbox
- tickerbox
- t8ckerbox
- t7ckerbox
- tuxkerbox
- tuvkerbox
- tufkerbox
- tudkerbox
- tucjerbox
- tucmerbox
- tuclerbox
- tucoerbox
Etymology of TUCKERBOX
The word "tuckerbox" originated in Australia during the colonial period. Its etymology is closely tied to the Australian slang term "tucker", which refers to food or provisions. The word "tucker" has its roots in the British dialects of Norfolk and East Anglia, where "tucker" meant "to eat" or "food". This term was brought to Australia by British settlers and eventually became a common word for food in the Australian vernacular.
The addition of "box" to "tucker" in "tuckerbox" serves to further denote a container or a receptacle for food.
